in the offing

idiom

: likely to happen soon
A promotion might be in the offing for him.

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The Wall is getting a big international push here at MIPCOM with plans afoot for a new European production hub and fresh international deals for the gameshow format in the offing. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 Several players are out of contract in the summer, which, considering how good the club have been at agreeing terms with key performers, suggests a parting of the ways in the offing. Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024 Might a book about your DJ experiences be in the offing? Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024 Fischer reports that the Warriors are expected to include two-way player Reece Beekman in the offing. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the offing 

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“In the offing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20offing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.

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